Import/export HS code 293371: 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)
A chemical used in making nylon or other industrial products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,964,227 |
| Netherlands | 1,963,445 |
| Germany | 1,476,880 |
| United Arab Emirates | 181,992 |
| France | 47,530 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,612,039 | 3,352,188 | -1,259,851 |
| Netherlands | 1,552,541 | 410,904 | -1,141,637 |
| Germany | 265,541 | 1,211,339 | +945,798 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 181,992 | +181,992 |
| France | 47,530 | 0 | -47,530 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,177,034 |
| Netherlands | 1,308,063 |
| Germany | 966,985 |
| China | 181,992 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,311,015 | 3,866,019 | -1,444,996 |
| Netherlands | 896,850 | 411,213 | -485,637 |
| Germany | 269,786 | 697,199 | +427,413 |
| China | 0 | 181,992 | +181,992 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,034,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,597,164 |
| Air transport | 2,686 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,457,947 | 2,576,277 | -2,881,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,704 | 2,577,460 | +1,557,756 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,686 | +2,686 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,917,475 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,160,745 |
| London | 1,707,235 |
| Felixstowe | 851,002 |
| Purfleet | 675,082 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,926,583 | 1,990,892 | -935,691 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,154,506 | 1,006,239 | -148,267 |
| London | 380,988 | 1,326,247 | +945,259 |
| Felixstowe | 851,002 | 0 | -851,002 |
| Purfleet | 666,538 | 8,544 | -657,994 |
| Harwich | 0 | 409,993 | +409,993 |
| Dover | 303,566 | 91,719 | -211,847 |
| Southampton | 0 | 181,992 | +181,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 138,874 | 0 | -138,874 |
| Hull | 0 | 75,759 | +75,759 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 492,439 |
| Belgium | 35,865 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 76,472 | 415,967 | +339,495 |
| Belgium | 0 | 35,865 | +35,865 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 492,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,865 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,472 | 415,967 | +339,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 35,865 | +35,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 243,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,627 |
| Southampton | 53,179 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,865 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 243,633 | +243,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,472 | 119,155 | +42,683 |
| Southampton | 0 | 53,179 | +53,179 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 35,865 | +35,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293371
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making nylon or other industrial products